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Pakistani, Saudi investors launch private equity fund

Updated 10 Nov, 2026 05:32am

Three-fourths of the fund will be invested in Pakistan, while the rest will be invested in Saudi Arabian projects

FBR’s masterclass in policy uncertainty

Updated 06 Nov, 2026 06:48am

EDITORIAL: Businesses in Pakistan are increasingly being asked to navigate a tax administration that appears to...

NA passes seven private members’ bills

Published 28 Oct, 2026 04:46am

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Tuesday passed seven private members’ bills, including the Corporate Social...

Reforms, investment-led growth discussed with World Bank

Published 24 Oct, 2026 05:32am

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting with Sandeep...

Who built the field?—I

Updated 20 Oct, 2026 06:02am

I argued for bank privatization before it was fashionable. I would argue for it again. Nobody sensible wants back...

One country, several rulebooks

Published 18 Oct, 2026 04:53am

EDITORIAL: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s decision to bring Pakistan’s sprawling business regulations under a...

Loss-making Disco on sell-off list: IESCO seeks over 54pc hike in tariff for CY27

Published 16 Oct, 2026 05:31am

ISLAMABAD; The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO), a loss-making power distribution company included in the...

Learning from China’s economic philosophy and policy — XI

Updated 09 Oct, 2026 07:20am

Moreover, important lessons can be learnt with the way reforms have been sequenced in China over the decades, to lay...

Power sector: Govt has moved to overhaul regulatory regime: Aurangzeb

Published 08 Oct, 2026 05:42am

ISLAMABAD: The government has moved to overhaul the power sector regulatory regime amid growing solarisation,...

Property tax reforms called for: World Bank for stronger compliance with agri tax

Published 03 Oct, 2026 05:20am

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has stressed stronger compliance with agricultural income tax (AIT) through effective...

Govt, private sector could transform Sindh into industrial hub: CM

Published 02 Oct, 2026 07:36am

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minster Syed Murad Ali Shah has announced that a meeting with KATI industrialists would be held...

Aurangzeb outlines 6 economic priorities

Published 02 Oct, 2026 05:28am

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday said Pakistan’s economy is...

Housing, capital formation: Aurangzeb for greater investment

Published 02 Oct, 2026 05:28am

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday called for greater...

Macroeconomic stability: minister outlines progress

Published 19 Sep, 2026 04:55am

Pakistan's Finance Minister listed six priorities including macroeconomic stability, export-led growth, structural reforms, aid-to-trade shift, financial inclusion, and blockchain-driven digital economy

Private sector cassata

Published 18 Sep, 2026 05:15am

Cassata is a traditional Italian dessert that refers to either a rich, sweet Sicilian cake or a multi-layered fruit...

Power sector: Body discusses steps to improve investment, operating environment

Published 15 Sep, 2026 04:57am

ISLAMABAD: The government has moved to revamp Pakistan’s power sector regulatory framework to remove investment...

The gold standard: dead or alive?

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 06:37am

Today gold accounts for roughly 27 percent of global reserve assets, surpassing US Treasuries at around 22 percent....

Addressing uplift needs: ADB reaffirms its support for Pakistan’s efforts

Updated 05 Sep, 2026 08:08am

ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reaffirmed its support for Pakistan’s efforts to address pressing...

IMF cites Pakistan as model for debt, growth and reform drive

Updated 04 Sep, 2026 09:19am

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cited Pakistan as a successful example of its joint...

The banking sector’s next test

Published 04 Sep, 2026 05:29am

EDITORIAL: The SBP governor’s recent call for banks to re-orient their business models towards stronger retail...

Aurangzeb, Deutsche Bank official discuss economic outlook

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting with Jamal Al Kishi,...

ADB lauds macroeconomic progress, sovereign rating upgrades

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Wednesday held a meeting with...

Gold jewellery seeks reduction in ‘value addition norms’

Published 24 Aug, 2026 03:45am

ISLAMABAD: The gold jewellery sector has urged the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) to immediately notify the reduction in...

Retail deposit mobilization: SBP urges banks to reorient their business models

Published 22 Aug, 2026 04:59am

KARACHI: Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmed has urged banks to reorient their business models...

Aurangzeb, SG ICCD discuss halal markets

Updated 22 Aug, 2026 09:39am

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting with HE Shaikh...

FDI recovery remains elusive

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 07:49am

Pakistan has started FY27 with a better FDI number than the one it ended FY26 with, but not one strong enough to...

LCCI welcomes national integrated energy plan approval

Published 20 Aug, 2026 04:19am

LAHORE: Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) President Faheem-ur-Rehman Saigol has welcomed the cabinet...

Learning from China’s economic philosophy and policy — III

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 05:45am

Highlighting the immense strides made by China in green energy, former US treasury secretary, Hank Paulson, while...

Unrated large private borrowers: SBP raises financing limit to Rs10bn

Updated 05 Aug, 2026 09:09am

KARACHI: In a significant step aimed at improving access to bank financing for the private sector, the State Bank of...

WHO council for partnership with public, private sectors launched

Published 04 Aug, 2026 03:37am

ISLAMABAD: The World Health Organization (WHO), along with Pakistan and 20 prominent business leaders, has launched...

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 13	276.80 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 13	276.60 ▼ -0.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 13	159.71 ▼ -0.21
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 13	0.84 ▲ 0.003
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 13	1.32 ▼ -0.0022
Euro to USD / Nov 13	1.10 ▼ -0.0036
SOFR % / Nov 12	3.90 ▲ 0.01

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 13	7,561.67
India Sensex / Nov 13	81,592.45
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 13	61,142.35
Nasdaq / Nov 13	25,136.27
Hang Seng / Nov 13	23,637.60
FTSE 100 / Nov 13	10,902.56
Dow Jones / Nov 13	52,347.55
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 13	26,749.95
France CAC40 / Nov 13	8,368.91

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 15	330
Diesel/Litre / Nov 15	360
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 13	88.56
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 13	18,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 13	352,911
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 13	3,884.49
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 13	82.61

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Yousuf Weaving / Nov 13 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	6.07 ▲ 1 (19.72%)
Dewan Sugar / Nov 13 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	8.77 ▲ 1 (12.87%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 13 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	2.64 ▲ 0.28 (11.86%)
Shabbir Tiles / Nov 13 Shabbir Tiles & Ceramics Limited(STCL)	10.10 ▲ 1 (10.99%)
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	1.38 ▲ 0.13 (10.4%)
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 13 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	12.06 ▲ 1.1 (10.04%)
Unicap Modaraba / Nov 13 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	22.84 ▲ 2.08 (10.02%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Nov 13 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	82.90 ▲ 7.54 (10.01%)
Ningbo Green Light / Nov 13 Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited(NGLEL)	16.48 ▲ 1.5 (10.01%)
Zuma Resources / Nov 13 Zuma Resources Limited(ZUMA)	33.75 ▲ 3.07 (10.01%)

Stock	Price
Arpak Int. / Nov 13 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	124.84 ▼ -13.87 (-10%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Nov 13 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	12.64 ▼ -1.36 (-9.71%)
Shadman Cotton / Nov 13 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	69.87 ▼ -6.73 (-8.79%)
Fateh Sports / Nov 13 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	193.60 ▼ -16.58 (-7.89%)
Asim Textile / Nov 13 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	62.73 ▼ -4.34 (-6.47%)
D.M. Corporation / Nov 13 D.M. Corporation Limited(DMC)	151.06 ▼ -9.64 (-6%)
Bhanero Textile / Nov 13 Bhanero Textile Mills Limited(BHAT)	1,207.41 ▼ -76.42 (-5.95%)
Hira Textile / Nov 13 Hira Textile Mills Limited(HIRAT)	4.01 ▼ -0.24 (-5.65%)
J.A.Textile / Nov 13 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	73.72 ▼ -4.26 (-5.46%)
AN Textile Mills / Nov 13 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	58.55 ▼ -3.21 (-5.2%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	303,195,710 ▲ 0.13
Kohinoor Spinning / Nov 13 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	59,505,118 ▲ 0.34
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 13 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	46,791,082 ▲ 0.28
Dost Steels Ltd. / Nov 13 Dost Steels Limited(DSL)	43,180,738 ▲ 0.37
TPL Properties / Nov 13 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	32,746,701 ▲ 0.48
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Nov 13 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	27,571,943 ▲ 0.05
F. Nat.Equities / Nov 13 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	24,996,122 ▲ 0.01
Yousuf Weaving / Nov 13 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	24,965,743 ▲ 1
Cnergyico PK / Nov 13 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	22,527,745 ▲ 0.14
Dar-es-Salaam / Nov 13 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	21,467,835 ▲ 0.82

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